Lending A Helping Mandible

A colony of fire ants (Solenopsis). They are well-known as an invasive species in the United States, but not every organism thinks they are so bad to have around.

When Is A Pest Not A Pest?

People familiar with fire ants (Solenopsis) know they are not to be trifled with. Between their painful bites and aggressive nature, most organisms that encounter fire ants turn tail and run (if they have tails...or legs). But not all organisms flee. Some South American butterflies think fire ants are pretty cool to have around.